Well, dahrlings, another illustration of the male drive to dominate the skies is in play. This time out of the west with “aviation vets” Jim Scott (VP Nexus), Dix Lawson (consultant) and David Solloway (formerly Oasis Hong Kong Airlines) announcing the fall launch of Jetlines. (I imagine the thesaurus was smoking at that name brainstorming session.)
Although these boys look like their testosterone production is not at its peak, it isn’t stopping them from displaying their plumage and pecking away directly at alpha western player Westjet. Solloway says a YVR-YEG fare will go for $75. Add to that a fee to get a seat, a glass of water, carry on a bit of luggage, breathe, and the fare may be closer to WS’s $225.
I don’t know, Pumpkins, it’s my experience that flying these days couldn’t be more bare boned. I do it out of necessity, frankly, since the Open Jaw jet has been in the shop for 13 years (one of the ninkampoops here tried to fly it). Flights are crowded, pushy, smelly, loud and nasty. I asked a seat mate in first class sitting in the aisle to hold my cappuccino while I shuffled across to the window – his response was to ask me if I needed him to wipe my nose as well. Chivalry is dead, dahrlings. There was time a man would have enjoyed my rubbing his knees across a tight spot while holding my warm cup. The point is, can someone not launch a fuller service airline?
